Communication Studies - News and Events

Dr. Talia Stroud Speaks at Personal Democracy Forum

sawyerts — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:23:14 +0000

Dr. Talia Stroud spoke in front of a live audience of more than a thousand people at the Kimmel Center as a featured speaker for the Personal Democracy Forum. The Personal Democracy Forum is the world’s leading conference exploring and analyzing technology's impact on politics and government. Individuals interested in how technology is changing politics, governance and society gathered for the tenth year of this event in New York City on June 6-7.

Dr. Richard Cherwitz Nominated by Alumni As One of UT's Most Unforgettable Professors

sawyerts — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:30:28 +0000

Dr. Richard Cherwitz, Communication Studies faculty member and founder and director of the Intellectual Entrepereneurship Consortium was honored by Alumni vote in Alcade magazine as one of Texas top ten most unforgettable instructors. In 35 years as an educator, Dr. Cherwitz has received numerous honors including three of National Communicatoin Assoctiations top awards.

Jeremy Birnholtz presents "Butler Lies: Media, Deception and Availability Management in Everyday Life" on February 28th

sawyerts — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:16:09 +0000

Daily Texas Covers Sports and Identity New Agendas Conference

sawyerts — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:18:31 +0000

The New Agendas in Communication co-organized by Dr. Barry Brummett and the College of Communication, brought scholars from across the nation to talk about research and issues involving sports and identity.

UT Student Takes Communication Studies Class Project Viral

sawyerts — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:07:22 +0000

University of Texas student, Charli Kilpatrick and classmates Jacqueline Hesson, Sally Ngo, Carolyn Volk and Allison Herschap talk to the Austin American Statesman about the video they created for their Celebrity Culture course with Dr. Joshua Gunn. To date, the video, "Ruff Dog Day" has received over a million and a half views.

Dr. Talia Stroud Interviewed on CCTV

sawyerts — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:39:52 +0000

Dr. Talia Stroud interviewed on CCTV on the effects of politicized media choice. Dr. Stroud is the author of Niche News: The Politics of News Choice .

Dr. Barry Brummett Talks Steam Punk and Forthcoming Anthology

sawyerts — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:30:08 +0000

Dr. Barry Brummett talks with Mark Speir about the steampunk phenomena. Dr. Brummett is the editor of a forthcoming anthology about steampunk called "The Rhetoric of Steampunk".

Dr. Joshua Gunn Interviewed about Halloween on KCUR Radio

sawyerts — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:08:23 +0000

Dr. Joshua Gunn talks about the occult origins of Halloween on Kansas City Public Media's 89.3 FM radio.

Dr. Talia Stroud and Several Guest Speakers Provide Post-Election Analysis at the New Politics Forum

sawyerts — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:18:52 +0000

Dr. Talia Stroud Gives Senior Fellows Lecture

sawyerts — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:48:17 +0000

Dr. Talia Stroud will give the next Senior Fellows lecture titled "Niche News and Campaign 2012" on Monday, October 29th at 3:15 in BMC 5.208. Dr. Stroud is the author of Niche News: The Politics of News Choice.

Communication Studies Project Becomes YouTube Sensation

sawyerts — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:36:26 +0000

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Students in Dr. Joshua Gunn's "Celebrity Culture" (CMS 366C) Course Study Viral Videos

As part of a project in Dr. Joshua Gunn's "Celebrity Culture" (CMS 366C) which asked students to construct a video designed to go viral, Charli Kilpatrick decided to film a day in the life of her Labrador, Dudley. Originally supposed to be a YouTube video that could garner 1400 views, Kilpatrick's video is over 600,000 and counting. Set to the tune of Big Mama Thorton's "Hound Dog", Kilpatrick's video has led to appearances on on "Good Morning America," NPR, TeddyHilton.com and Radio Télévision Luxembourg.

Dr. Maxwell with UT Society of Professional Mediators Facilitate Discussion about Campus Safety Alerts

sawyerts — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:29:37 +0000

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Your Response to UT's Response: A Discussion about Campus Safety Alerts

UT Society of Professional Mediators will be facilitating the discussion.

Friday, October 26, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CDT)

At SSB G1.310 Glenn Maloney Assembly Room
Snacks/Refreshments
OPEN TO ALL

Join us for an interactive, energetic discussion about your experience and recommendations for University producedures and communications during campus-wide threats sponsored by:

Work Pressures Conference, October 19th and 20th

sawyerts — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:29:59 +0000

WHAT: Work Pressures: New Agendas in Communication Conference

The College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin and The Effective Edge invite you to join the Work Pressures Conference, two days of lectures, featuring a keynote by Gloria Mark of UC Irvine, on the latest advances related to work and organizational effectiveness.

WHEN:
Friday, Oct. 19
Talks and Discussion, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dr. Talia Stroud Interviewed on CCTV News

sawyerts — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:02:42 +0000

Dr. Talia Stroud, interviewed here about the anti-Obama film, 2016: Obama's America, for her expertise in political behavior and media use.

Barry Brummett, Department Chair, Lectures on Steampunk

sawyerts — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:05:20 +0000

This lecture draws from some of the topics to be covered in the forthcoming anthology, edited and compiled by Dr. Brummett, titled The Rhetoric of Steampunk.

Dr. Judith Hall to Visit and Speak about Nonverbal Communication

sawyerts — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:43:50 +0000

Dr. Judith Hall will be visiting the University of Texas at Austin on November 8th and delivering a talk titled “Things I Have Learned (So Far) About Accurate Interpersonal Perception” held in BMC 5.102 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Communications Studies Professor Elected to Committee for Graduate School Dean Selection

sawyerts — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:28:26 +0000

Dr. Richard Cherwitz was one of six faculty members at the University of Texas at Austin to be elected to the consultative committee for the selection of a new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Larry Browning Named William P. Hobby Centennial Professorship in Communication

sawyerts — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:11:02 +0000

The department of Communication Studies is pleased to announce that the Dean and Provost have approved the naming of Professor Larry Browning to the William P. Hobby Centennial Professorship in Communication. Please join us in congratulating him!

Dr. Dawna Ballard and Her Family Profiled in Tribeza

sawyerts — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:44:16 +0000

Tribeza magazine has a lovely profile of Dr. Dawna Ballard and her family, including a wonderful list of the best places to eat and hang out on the east side.

"The Entrepreneurial Mindset on Campus", UT Reforms Education with the Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program

sawyerts — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:57:19 +0000

In an article on the Adventures in Education website titled "The Entrepreneurial Mindset on Campus," the University of Texas at Austin's Intellectual Entrepreneurship is highlighted and praised for its work with student development.

Dr. Jürgen Streeck Wins Prestigious Georg-Gottfried Gervinus Fellowship

sawyerts — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:14:28 +0000

Dr. Jürgen Streeck has won the prestigious Georg-Gottfried Gervinus Fellowship which will allow him to teach for a year at the University of Oldenburg, Germany.

"Amour" Wins Cannes' Palm D'Or, Sony Picture's CEO, Michael Barker, Is An Alumnus of UT Communication Studies

sawyerts — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:51:01 +0000

"Amour" won

Dr. Natalie Stroud Wins International Communication Association Book of the Year, 2012

sawyerts — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:34:18 +0000

Dr. Natalie Stroud has won the International Communication Association Book of the Year award for 2012 for her book Niche News: The Politics of News Choice. Please also read the College's announcement of this prestigious honor. &nbs

Dr. Keri Stephens Has Developed A Method for Measuring Mobile Phone Use During Meetings

sawyerts — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:56:32 +0000

Keri Stephens hopes multicommunicating scale will generate conversations about technology use expectations.

http://communication.utexas.edu/news/communication-studies-professor-develops-way-measure-peoples-use-mobile-technology-during

Seizing Opportunity Graduating Student Leader Makes The Most Of College Experience

sawyerts — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:41:46 +0000

Communications Studies student, Natalie Butler, gets profiled for her many accomplishments on the University's homepage.

http://www.utexas.edu/know/2012/05/14/commencement2012/

CMS Graduate Student, Joe Faina, On Louis CK and Digital Distribution

sawyerts — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:44:53 +0000

CMS Graduate student, Joe Faina, on comedians and new distribution methods for their material.

htt p://humorinamerica.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/owning-your-jokes-louis-c-k-and-digital-distribution/

Dr. Jorge Pena Cited in Austin American Statesman Piece

sawyerts — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:15:13 +0000

Dr. Jorge Pena is quoted in a recent Austin American Statesman piece on texting.

http://www.statesman.com/life/everyones-still-texting-but-are-we-falling-for-2343248.html?viewAsSinglePage=true

Dr. Natalie Stroud Wins The International Communication Association's 2012 Outstanding Book Award

sawyerts — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:55:26 +0000

Dr. Natalie (Talia) Stroud's book, "Niche News" (Oxford, 2011), will receive the 2012 Outstanding Book Award from the International Communication Association at their annual convention in May. More details to follow.

Tim Steffensmeier, Communication Studies Alumnus, Creates Exciting New Higher Education Project

sawyerts — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:47:34 +0000

Great Minds Thinking Together: Project Allows Citizens to Create Policy Possibilities for Higher Education

http ://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/mar12/educationstudy32012.html

Communication Studies Professor, Dr. Natalie Jomini Stroud Examines the Politics of Media Choice

sawyerts — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:20:53 +0000

http://www.utexas.edu/features/2012/03/05/niche_news/

Congratulations To Our Faculty On Their Recent Books

sawyerts — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:28:24 +0000

We Are the Union, Democratic Unionism and Dissent at Boeing, Dr. Dana L. Cloud

http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/75sbt5ng9780252036378.html

Announcing 2011 NACADA Award Winners and ACA Scholarship Recipients

sawyerts — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:35:45 +0000

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Congratulations, Aida Gonzalez

Congratulations to Aida Gonzalez for her well-deserved Certificate of Merit!

Aida Gonzalez, College of Communication
Certificate of Merit – Outstanding Academic Advising - Primary Role

"Killing Them Loudly: Rhetorics of Sonic Torture."

sawyerts — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:36:23 +0000

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A talk by Joshua Gunn

"Killing Them Loudly: Rhetorics of Sonic Torture."
A talk by Joshua Gunn, Department of Communication Studies

Professor Julien Mirivel, Zen in the Art of Communication

sawyerts — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:51:16 +0000

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Zen in the Art of Communication, October 19, 5 – 6 p.m., LBJ Room, CMA 5.160

Prof. Julien Mirivel, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Wednesday, October 19, 5 – 6 p.m., LBJ Room, CMA 5.160

Zen in the Art of Communication

Join Us for the Texas Reception at the National Communication Association Conference

sawyerts — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:43:40 +0000

We will be at the National Communication Association meeting in New Orleans. We have reserved booth 611 at the NCA Graduate School Open House in the Grand Ballroom of the New Orleans Marriott on Thursday November 17, 2011 from 1 to 4 PM.

Dr. Jorge Pena's Research featured in "Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking"

sawyerts — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:59:59 +0000

http://communication.utexas.edu/news/advertising-violent-video-games-results-poor-recall-negative-brand-perception

Talia Stroud Previews "Niche News: The Politics of News Choice"

sawyerts — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:01:56 +0000

http://www.utexas.edu/opa/blogs/shelflife/2011/08/12/five-minutes-with-talia-stroud-author-of-%E2%80%9Cniche-news-the-politics-of-news-choice%E2%80%9D/

CMS Professor Receives Award for Contribution to Students

Wed, 18 May 2011 19:29:07 +0000

Professor Sharon Jarvis has been awarded The Glenn Maloney 40 Acres Award for spring 2011, given every spring to one member of the faculty, staff, or administration who has contributed to student life through student services.

CMS Advisor Wins National Award

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:03:50 +0000

Congratulations to Communication Studies Senior Academic Advisor, Aida Gonzalez, for her Certificate of Merit in Primary Advising, as awarded by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

CMS Professor Elected to Academy of Distinguished Teachers at UT

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:19:25 +0000

The Department of Communication Studies is pleased to announce that Professor Sharon Jarvis has been elected to the Academy of Distinguished Teachers at UT. As quoted in a letter from the Executive Vice President and Provost, "<Dr. Jarvis> is one of seven new members selected for this award this year, demonstrating that <she> has earned the respect of peers, students and administrators for <her> outstanding teaching." Congratulations, Dr.

UT Speech Team Places 3rd Overall in AFA National Individual Events Tournament

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:22:42 +0000

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Junior Christy Liu wins UT's 34th Individual National Championship

Congratulations to the following UT students on their national accomplishments at this most prestigious event:

CMS Ranks #1 in Rhetoric

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:08:08 +0000

According to Com Vista, an interactive online directory of scholars and degree programs in communication, as part of CIOS (Communication Institute for Online Scholarship) the Communication Studies department ranks as leading in research in the following:

#1 in Rhetoric

#1 in Cultural Studies

2nd in Public Speaking Research

5th in Deception and Critical Theory

6th in Politics and Government

6th in Research & Democracy

8th in Political Elections

New Faculty Member to Join CMS Department in Fall 2011

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:51:47 +0000

The Communication Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes Dr. Brenda Berkelaar as the newest member of our faculty. Dr. Berkelaar is joining the Organizational Communication Group in the fall of 2011. She has a PhD from Purdue University and is presently teaching at Northeastern University.

CMS Faculty News - Spring 2011

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:56:18 +0000

Department of Communication Studies Faculty News Spring 2011

Our faculty remains active in research, teaching, and service:

CMS Professors Receive Fellowships and Research Grants for Summer and Fall

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:59:18 +0000

Professor Keri Stephens has received a Dean’s Fellowship for the Fall of 2011 where she will study how to use communication technologies to strategically reach, but not overload others. Finding ways to reach people with important messages is becoming increasingly difficult now that people have so many different communication options. Should we send an email, send a text message, make a phone call, or post a Facebook message? If we send all the messages simultaneously, we potentially overload the recipient. With this changing communication environment, there is

CMS ALUM FEATURED IN AUSTIN WOMAN MAGAZINE

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:34:31 +0000

After receiving her degree in Communication Studies from UT, and empowered by The Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program, Pascale Khoury Jbeily nurtured, supported and designed a plan for becoming a business owner. Read about her ventures as an Austin business owner in Austin Woman Magazine.

CMS Faculty and Graduate Students Take Home Numerous Awards From NCA

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:35:29 +0000

This year the National Communication Association 2010 conference was held in San Francisco, California! The theme for this year’s convention was appropriately dubbed “Building Bridges.”

Several faculty and graduate students from the Communication Studies Department were awarded Top Paper and other prestigious recognitions:

CMS Seeks Applicants for Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication

slaronde — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:19:00 +0000

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND NEW MEDIA

CMS Professor Collaborates on Grant Aimed at Helping Poison Control Services Through Communication

slaronde — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:19:00 +0000

A grant titled "Enhancing PCC Communication Through Partnerships," was awarded to a project team that includes Professor Sally Planalp from Communication Studies, University of Texas, and three investigators from the University of Utah (Barbara Crouch, Dept. of Pharmacotherapy and Director of the Utah Poison Control Center (Principal Investigator), Lee Ellington and Erin Rothwell, both from the College of Nursing.

It Could Be U, a new program collaboration among Intellectual Entrepreneurship, receives funding

slaronde — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:19:00 +0000

The Austin Housing Authority has funded a new intensive mentoring and college readiness project called It Could Be U that is a collaboration among Intellectual Entrepreneurship and the Media Communications Council and its parent organization, the Texas Diversity Council.

The three-year project was funded for $267,000 with $76,500 of that amount going to Intellectual Entrepreneurship to fund graduate student mentors for the project.

Professor receives a Portuguese grant to study collaboration in virtual environments

slaronde — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Assistant professor Jorge Peña received a €200,000 grant from the Portuguese Republic via the Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia. This UT-Portugal project will explore social identification and intercultural cooperation in virtual environments. In partnership with Portuguese computer scientists, Dr. Peña will design and evaluate a virtual platform for international collaborations. The funds will allow the R&D team to travel as needed and to disseminate the results of this three-year long project.

Cherwitz IE endorsement Sep 2010

slaronde — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:19:00 +0000

University of California President Mark Yudof endorses the importance of the Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) initiative in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin. Read the full article and view a video of why he supports the program, as well as view additional endorsements of the program.

Professor Named "New Scholar Award" Recipient

slaronde — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:19:00 +0000

CMS Professor to be Presented with "New Scholar of the Year" Award by 2010 IARR

May 21, 2010 - Communication Studies Department Professor Dr. Erin Donovan-Kicken has been named the recipient of the New Scholars Award (New Faculty) by the International Association of Relationship Research (IARR). The award will be presented this summer at the 2010 IARR Conference in Herzliya, Israel.

See complete list of winners here:

http://www.iarr.org/

New York Times Cites Professor on Communication Theory in Political Culture

slaronde — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:19:00 +0000

New York Times Cites Professor on Communication Theory in Political Culture

AUSTIN, Texas-March 13, 2010-Dr. Sharon Jarvis was quoted in today's issue of the New York Times with regard to her research on political labels.

Read the full story here.

Professor Anita Vangelisti discusses secrets, and why we can?t keep them

slaronde — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:19:00 +0000

Can You Keep A Secret?

August 1, 2010 - Professor Anita Vangelisti discusses secrets, and why we can't keep them, in this USA WEEKEND article.

Excerpt from article, written by Sharon Jayson for USA WEEKEND:

Ph.D. Candidate Valerie Thatcher Commits to Keep Austin Beautiful

slaronde — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:19:00 +0000

Valerie Thatcher, a second year PhD candidate in Communication Studies with an emphasis on Rhetoric and Language Studies, has identified herself as an artist ever since she was a little kid. With more than 30 years of experience as a graphic designer she continues to do freelance graphic design work in her spare time when she’s not busy with her graduate studies and TAing.

Book on family communication, edited by Vangelisti, wins distinguished book award

slaronde — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:19:00 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas-Oct. 12, 2009-"The Handbook of Family Communication," edited by conference in Chicago next month.

"The Handbook of Family Communication" explores and analyzes family interaction. The book offers insight on theories of family relationships and communication across the family life course. Chapters focus on research and methods associated with various theories and connects them to family communication.

CMS Faculty Member Honored with Outstanding Faculty Award

slaronde — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:19:00 +0000

Professor John Daly was recognized for his “Extraordinary Contribution to the Enhancement of students’ Professional Performance” in the Executive MBA at Mexico City, Class of 2010.